In the third installment of the popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley faces his biggest challenge yet: his father, Frank, is determined to toughen him up. From forced intramural soccer to the looming threat of military school, Greg tries every trick in the book to maintain his "wimpy" lifestyle. This journal-style book, filled with cartoons, explores themes of parental expectations, friendship, and finding your own identity, all wrapped in Jeff Kinney's signature deadpan humor. It's perfect for kids aged 8-11 who enjoy relatable school stories and laugh-out-loud adventures.
Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father’s attempts to change Greg’s wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school.